Michael Shacklock
DipPhysio, MAppSc, FACP
Michael Shacklock is an internationally recognised authority in neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy and the founder of the Clinical Neurodynamics approach. He is the Founder and Director of Neurodynamic Solutions (NDS), based in Adelaide, Australia, which teaches clinicians worldwide how the nervous system contributes to musculoskeletal pain and how to treat it.
He qualified in physiotherapy in Auckland in 1980, then completed a Graduate Diploma in Advanced Manipulative Therapy (1989) and a Master of Applied Science (1993) at the University of South Australia, with a dissertation on neurodynamic sequencing. He was made a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2007 by original contribution through monograph, and is pursuing a PhD at the University of Eastern Finland on reducing lumbar nerve root force in acute sciatica.
Michael is the author of Clinical Neurodynamics (Elsevier, 2005), published in seven languages, and has written dozens of peer-reviewed papers. He has worked with elite organisations including the Chicago Bulls, FC Barcelona, Liverpool FC, Manchester City FC, the Australian Institute of Sport and Aspetar, and teaches across five continents.
Michael Shacklock
DipPhysio, MAppSc, FACP
Michael Shacklock is an internationally recognised authority in neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy and the founder of the Clinical Neurodynamics approach. He is the Founder and Director of Neurodynamic Solutions (NDS), based in Adelaide, Australia, which teaches clinicians worldwide how the nervous system contributes to musculoskeletal pain and how to treat it.
He qualified in physiotherapy in Auckland in 1980, then completed a Graduate Diploma in Advanced Manipulative Therapy (1989) and a Master of Applied Science (1993) at the University of South Australia, with a dissertation on neurodynamic sequencing. He was made a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2007 by original contribution through monograph, and is pursuing a PhD at the University of Eastern Finland on reducing lumbar nerve root force in acute sciatica.
Michael is the author of Clinical Neurodynamics (Elsevier, 2005), published in seven languages, and has written dozens of peer-reviewed papers. He has worked with elite organisations including the Chicago Bulls, FC Barcelona, Liverpool FC, Manchester City FC, the Australian Institute of Sport and Aspetar, and teaches across five continents.
About Michael Shacklock
- Founder & Director, Neurodynamic Solutions (NDS), Adelaide, Australia: Teaching Clinical Neurodynamics to clinicians worldwide.
- Academic Roles: Visiting Professor, Barceló University Institute, Buenos Aires; teaching collaborator in Physiotherapy, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC Barcelona); Adjunct Assistant Professor, Georgia State University; former Adjunct Lecturer, University of South Australia.
- PhD Candidate, University of Eastern Finland: Research on non-invasive reduction of lumbar nerve root force in acute sciatica.
- Books: Clinical Neurodynamics: A New System of Musculoskeletal Treatment (Elsevier, 2005; seven languages); Moving in on Pain (1995); Biomechanics of the Nervous System: Breig Revisited (2007).
- Research & Editorial: Dozens of peer-reviewed papers in journals including Spine, European Spine Journal and Clinical Biomechanics; Associate Editor, Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.
- Named Lectures: Gregory Grieve Memorial Lecture, MACP (2006); Dr Alf Breig Memorial Lecture, Swedish Association of Physiotherapists (2007); Kenneth Balfour Memorial Lecture, PhysioFirst (2018).
- Elite Sport: Clinical involvement with the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Cubs, FC Barcelona, Liverpool FC, Manchester City FC, the Australian national soccer teams, the Australian Institute of Sport, Aspetar and Stanford University Sports Rehabilitation.
- Earlier Roles: Director & Principal, City Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic; Founding Director, NOI Group Australasia.
- Fellowship: Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists (2007), by original contribution through monograph.
- Education: Diploma in Physiotherapy, Auckland (1980); Graduate Diploma in Advanced Manipulative Therapy (1989) and Master of Applied Science (1993), University of South Australia.
Faculty at a Glance
- Nationality
- Australia
- Based In
- Adelaide, Australia
- Professional Title
- DipPhysio, MAppSc, FACP
- Current Position
- Founder & Director, Neurodynamic Solutions
- Institution / Organisation
- Neurodynamic Solutions
- Languages
- English
AustraliaAreas of Expertise
Michael's clinical and educational expertise spans a broad range of healthcare disciplines, with a particular focus on evidence-based practice.
Founder & Director, Neurodynamic Solutions
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